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781. Sacrificing authenticity for viral validation

In an era dominated by digital connectivity, social media has seamlessly integrated itself into the fabric of our lives....

782. Almost 108,000 drivers exceed speed limits

Since the official implementation of the photo certification system on January 1, 2022, a staggering total of 132,982 out-of-court complaints have been filed....

783. Struggle for disabled children from Ukraine continues in host countries

A recent survey conducted by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has revealed that approximately 12% of families who fled Ukraine due to the conflict have at least one member with a disability....

784. Cablenet and Plume expand partnership in intelligent connectivity for Cyprus homes

Cablenet and Plume joined forces once again in Nicosia to celebrate their successful collaboration and discuss plans for future expansion. The two partners in intelligent connectivity convened to review their market achievements and explore opportunities for growth....

785. Planetarium Cyprus: Where science and wonder converge

Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...

786. Hooters in divided island's buffer zone root out poison

BirdLife says light wooden boxes for owls are to encourage farmers to abandon using poison and to help repopulate the barn owl population of Cyprus, which has been in decline across Europe...

787. Man in Finland fined €121,000 for speeding

In a surprising turn of events, a man in Finland was slapped with a jaw-dropping fine of €121,000 (~$130,000) for exceeding the speed limit by approximately 20 mph....

788. Public outcry over traffic violations of mobile camera operators

Camera operators working for a photo verification company are grappling with a complex and challenging situation....

789. The shocking face of violence

In Cyprus, we have witnessed the rapid dissemination, facilitated by the prevalence of audiovisual content on social media platforms, of two videos that expose the brutal and shocking nature of violence. ...

790. Cyprus housing prices rise amid increased demand

During the fourth quarter of 2022, housing prices in Cyprus continued their upward trend, driven by increased construction costs and higher demand....

791. Police warn speed camera van blockers

Traffic police officials are calling on rogue drivers not to block speed camera vans by deliberately parking their vehicles directly behind, warning them of fines in case they get caught...

792. Cyprus's slow ride on the electric car bandwagon

We are slowly rushing towards zero-emission transportation. The data from new vehicle registrations indicate that while the numbers are increasing, the percentage of electric cars on Cypriot roads remains limited....

793. The consequences of driving with improper footwear

As the weather heats up it might be tempting to kick off your winter shoes for something lighter, but doing so could see you in hot water....

794. Revolutionary mRNA vaccine boosts skin cancer treatment by 65%

In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....

795. AI-driven job losses surge marking a disturbing trend

Almost 4,000 people who were laid off in May lost their jobs because of artificial intelligence, and it's the first time AI has been listed in the monthly report from Challenger, Gray, and Christmas....

796. Cops probe gang assault on food delivery drivers

Six suspects including minors have been arrested in Limassol after a food delivery driver was robbed and later attacked by unknown assailants as he was trying with friends to retrieve his stolen motorcycle at a local park...

797. Elderly woman dies in mountain car crash

An elderly woman was killed in a mountain road accident on Friday, when the car she was driving veered off lane in broad daylight...

798. Pentecost weekend to boost tourism in Protaras

Last-minute reservations are typical for the Pentecost long weekend, as described by tourism professionals....

799. Nicosia's camera system gets an upgrade

As of June 6, 2023, the traffic camera system in Nicosia will undergo an expansion with the installation of new cameras at two controlled intersections. The move aims to improve surveillance and regulation of traffic in the area....

800. Porsche Cyprus celebrates the Grand Opening of the new corporate architecture concept ''Destination Porsche'', in Limassol

It is the fourth Porsche Centre under the new retail ''Destination Porsche'' concept in the Central and Eastern Europe region and amongst first in the world. ...

801. Why are food prices so high in Europe?

It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price of a loaf was 28 percent higher in April, at 1.39 pounds, or $1.72, than it was a year earlier....

802. Luxury villas for sale by AstroBank

803. 14 new fixed cameras in operation after 'Kataklismos'

14 new fixed photo-enforcement cameras are being added to the urban road network after the Deluge weekend, according to Tassos Asiikkis, Chief Inspector of the Traffic Police Department....

804. Cyprus transforms into wintry wonderland with rain and hail

On Tuesday (30/05), Cyprus experienced a sudden change in weather with heavy rainfall and hail across the island, creating a wintry scene. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, attributing the unstable air mass as the cause....

805. Is there an energy plan, or isn't there?

When in 2011 Cyprus discovered natural gas in "Aphrodite," the discussion about geopolitical upgrading was so intense that it led to the creation... of a movie titled "Block 12" and the establishment of specialized studies in oil & gas....

806. Unleashing potential through a revised recovery plan

The Directorate General for Growth, in collaboration with all stakeholders, is currently preparing Cyprus' revised Recovery and Resilience Plan....

807. Energizing surprise: Abundance of energy sends prices plummeting in Finland

Finland was dealing with an unusual problem on Wednesday: clean electricity that was so abundant it sent energy prices into the negative....

808. School bus safety: 32 Complaints only this year

The House Transport Committee scrutinized the safety of buses, particularly those transporting students and citizens, during its session on Thursday, May 25. ...

809. Restoring a wounded reputation

Last March, a publication by the Financial Times revealed the move of three shareholders of PWC Cyprus to resign from the audit firm and establish the company Kiteserve. ...

810. USA: AI chatbots may deepen loneliness crisis

The United States is grappling with a loneliness crisis that has been further exacerbated by the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic....